Jessica Overby
Jamestown,KY
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care settings. Demonstrated ability to triage patients, monitor vital signs, and administer medications in high-pressure environments. Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and education, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols and documentation standards within electronic health records.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Russell County Hospital
Russell Springs, Kentucky
11.2025 - Current
- Triaged emergency patients in Russell County Hospital emergency department.
- Monitored vital signs and documented assessments in patient charts.
- Administered medications and IV treatments per provider orders.
- Coordinated care with physicians, technicians, and laboratory staff.
- Stabilized trauma and critical care patients during emergency interventions.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
Registered Nurse
TJ Health Columbia
Columbia, KY
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed TJ Health Columbia patients and prioritized bedside nursing care.
- Administered medications and monitored responses using electronic health records.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and care plans in patient charts.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams on treatment updates.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery, and discharge instructions.
- Inserted IV lines and maintained sterile technique during procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit routines and patient safety.
- Responded to urgent changes in patient condition and notified providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cumberland County Hospital
Burkesville, Kentucky
12.2021 - Current
- Triaged emergency patients in Russell County Hospital emergency department.
- Monitored vital signs and documented assessments in patient charts.
- Administered medications and IV treatments per provider orders.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Russell County Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Supervised nursing staff across Russell County Hospital inpatient care units.
- Coordinated daily patient assignments and bedside nursing coverage.
- Monitored charting, medication administration, and care plan compliance.
- Mentored registered nurses and licensed practical nurses on hospital procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and department leaders on patient care decisions.
- Reviewed staffing schedules and adjusted coverage for Russell County Hospital needs.
- Addressed patient concerns and resolved unit-level nursing issues.
- Enforced infection control, safety, and quality standards across hospital floors.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Taylor Regional Hospital
Campbellsville, Kentucky
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Coordinated patient flow across Taylor Regional Hospital nursing units.
- Monitored staffing levels and reassigned nurses for coverage gaps.
- Managed bed placement for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Russell County Hospital
Russell Springs, Kentucky
07.2016 - 01.2022
- Supervised nursing staff across Russell County Hospital inpatient care units.
- Coordinated daily patient assignments and bedside nursing coverage.
- Monitored charting, medication administration, and care plan compliance.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit /Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cumberland County Hospital
Burkesville, KY
11.2010 - 04.2016
- Performed patient assessments and documented care in Cumberland County Hospital records.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions following hospital safety protocols.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Hospital
Danville, KY
06.2010 - 11.2010
- Assessed medical-surgical patients and updated care plans throughout regional hospital shifts.
- Administered medications and monitored responses using hospital safety protocols.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and case managers.
- Educated patients and families on treatments, recovery, and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 08.2016 - 10.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY 01.2005 - 05.2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Emergency care
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Administering immunizations
- Unit administration
- Direct nursing care
- Policy compliance
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Ventilator support
- Patient education and counseling
- Critical care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- EMR systems
- Life-sustaining machines
- SBAR communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emotional intelligence
- At-risk patient care
- Professional bedside manner
- IV setup
- Documentation and charting
- Emergency response
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- High level of autonomy
- Chart updating
- Trauma recovery
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Life Support Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
- NIH Certification
- TNCC Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Russell County Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
TJ Health Columbia
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Russell County Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Taylor Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cumberland County Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2016 - 10.2026
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Russell County Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit /Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cumberland County Hospital
11.2010 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Hospital
06.2010 - 11.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Somerset Community College
01.2005 - 05.2010